R.I.P Yoda, 1993-2009

Yoda had to be euthanized this afternoon at 4.

The literal definition of euthanasia is "good death." I have to say
this was the best euthanasia
I have ever witnessed.

He was so dreadfully sick. His bad eye had ulcerated again, and this
time was not responding
to the treatment. Over the weekend he had developed a severe URI with
fluid in his lungs.
He was miserable, unable to breath well, and in pain.

The vet first gave him some kind of sedative or pain medication, I am
not sure exactly what it was.
You could actually see the knots of tension around his face start to
smooth. He got really relaxed.
He pushed his head over into the crook of my arm, wrapped a paw around
his face and started
snoring loudly. He just looked so cute, and suddenly so much happier
than he did when we
came in. He didn't even look so old anymore.

After he was good and zonked out, still snoring, the vet finished with
the second set of injections,
which Yoda never felt. He was still snoring on my arm.

I still have him here in the house, in a box. I thought I would let
the cats sniff at the box for a while.
Somehow I thought that might make sense to them why he is gone.

I cannot imagine what its going to be like tomorrow without him.

Sherry

I'm so sorry you lost your lovely boy even when we suspected it was coming.
it's still a shock

((hugs))
Tweed


"Sherry" wrote in message
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Yoda had to be euthanized this afternoon at 4.

The literal definition of euthanasia is "good death." I have to say
this was the best euthanasia
I have ever witnessed.

He was so dreadfully sick. His bad eye had ulcerated again, and this
time was not responding
to the treatment. Over the weekend he had developed a severe URI with
fluid in his lungs.
He was miserable, unable to breath well, and in pain.

The vet first gave him some kind of sedative or pain medication, I am
not sure exactly what it was.
You could actually see the knots of tension around his face start to
smooth. He got really relaxed.
He pushed his head over into the crook of my arm, wrapped a paw around
his face and started
snoring loudly. He just looked so cute, and suddenly so much happier
than he did when we
came in. He didn't even look so old anymore.

After he was good and zonked out, still snoring, the vet finished with
the second set of injections,
which Yoda never felt. He was still snoring on my arm.

I still have him here in the house, in a box. I thought I would let
the cats sniff at the box for a while.
Somehow I thought that might make sense to them why he is gone.

I cannot imagine what its going to be like tomorrow without him.

Sherry

"Sherry" wrote

| Yoda had to be euthanized this afternoon at 4.
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| I still have him here in the house, in a box. I thought I would let
| the cats sniff at the box for a while.
| Somehow I thought that might make sense to them why he is gone.
|
| I cannot imagine what its going to be like tomorrow without him.

I cringed at your Subject line, knowing how you would be feeling. I know it
hasn't quite hit you yet. Purrs from all 15 of the group here, for all
concerned over there, for tomorrow and beyond.

(((((((Sherry)))))))

May your sorrow be alleviated somewhat by the knowledge that you did the
best for him and that he is now healthy and happy at the Bridge.

--

Joy

Blessed are the PURR in Heart!

"Sherry" wrote in message
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Yoda had to be euthanized this afternoon at 4.

The literal definition of euthanasia is "good death." I have to say
this was the best euthanasia
I have ever witnessed.

He was so dreadfully sick. His bad eye had ulcerated again, and this
time was not responding
to the treatment. Over the weekend he had developed a severe URI with
fluid in his lungs.
He was miserable, unable to breath well, and in pain.

The vet first gave him some kind of sedative or pain medication, I am
not sure exactly what it was.
You could actually see the knots of tension around his face start to
smooth. He got really relaxed.
He pushed his head over into the crook of my arm, wrapped a paw around
his face and started
snoring loudly. He just looked so cute, and suddenly so much happier
than he did when we
came in. He didn't even look so old anymore.

After he was good and zonked out, still snoring, the vet finished with
the second set of injections,
which Yoda never felt. He was still snoring on my arm.

I still have him here in the house, in a box. I thought I would let
the cats sniff at the box for a while.
Somehow I thought that might make sense to them why he is gone.

I cannot imagine what its going to be like tomorrow without him.

Sherry

Sherry wrote:
Yoda had to be euthanized this afternoon at 4.

The literal definition of euthanasia is "good death." I have to say
this was the best euthanasia
I have ever witnessed.

He was so dreadfully sick. His bad eye had ulcerated again, and this
time was not responding
to the treatment. Over the weekend he had developed a severe URI with
fluid in his lungs.
He was miserable, unable to breath well, and in pain.

The vet first gave him some kind of sedative or pain medication, I am
not sure exactly what it was.
You could actually see the knots of tension around his face start to
smooth. He got really relaxed.
He pushed his head over into the crook of my arm, wrapped a paw around
his face and started
snoring loudly. He just looked so cute, and suddenly so much happier
than he did when we
came in. He didn't even look so old anymore.

After he was good and zonked out, still snoring, the vet finished with
the second set of injections,
which Yoda never felt. He was still snoring on my arm.

I still have him here in the house, in a box. I thought I would let
the cats sniff at the box for a while.
Somehow I thought that might make sense to them why he is gone.

I cannot imagine what its going to be like tomorrow without him.




"...Rise up slowly, Angel..."
It's hard to let you go.
Heartfelt condolences to those who mourn. MLB

"Sherry" wrote in message
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Yoda had to be euthanized this afternoon at 4.

The literal definition of euthanasia is "good death." I have to say
this was the best euthanasia
I have ever witnessed.

Sherry

Oh, Sherry, I'm so sorry. This is one of the most heartwrenching decisions
that any of us (most of us, really) will ever have to make. But you did
what was best for Yoda. You may have heard me say this before, but I
consider that to be the final act of love. I'm glad you stayed with Yoda at
the end. I have always done that, too. It's hard, but that is also what
goes with the "final act of love." We want our furbabies to have someone
who loves them at the end and not to be fearful among strangers.

MaryL

"Sherry" wrote in message
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Yoda had to be euthanized this afternoon at 4.

The literal definition of euthanasia is "good death." I have to say
this was the best euthanasia
I have ever witnessed.


I'm so sorry for you all and yet so happy that it went so gently. I know
we're not supposed to have favorite fur nieces and nephews, but Yoda was one
of mine.

Pam S.

Sherry wrote:
Yoda had to be euthanized this afternoon at 4.
gentle nip

I cannot imagine what its going to be like tomorrow without him.

Oh, Sherry, I'm in tears for you. Yoda was such a fixture on rpca. I'm
so sorry he had to be let go, but it sounds like he was happy to go.
What a gentle passing.

{{{Sherry}}}

--
Marina, Miranda and Caliban.
In loving memory of Frank and Nikki.

Sherry, I am so sorry of the loss of your precious Yoda. Bless your poor
broken heart as you did the hardest thing for you but the most loving thing
thing for Yoda.
Purrs for Yoda's trip to the Bridge and prayers for your broken heart.
Love
Kyla
--
a home without a cat is just a house



"Sherry"
Yoda had to be euthanized this afternoon at 4.

The literal definition of euthanasia is "good death." I have to say
this was the best euthanasia
I have ever witnessed.

He was so dreadfully sick. His bad eye had ulcerated again, and this
time was not responding
to the treatment. Over the weekend he had developed a severe URI with
fluid in his lungs.
He was miserable, unable to breath well, and in pain.

The vet first gave him some kind of sedative or pain medication, I am
not sure exactly what it was.
You could actually see the knots of tension around his face start to
smooth. He got really relaxed.
He pushed his head over into the crook of my arm, wrapped a paw around
his face and started
snoring loudly. He just looked so cute, and suddenly so much happier
than he did when we
came in. He didn't even look so old anymore.

After he was good and zonked out, still snoring, the vet finished with
the second set of injections,
which Yoda never felt. He was still snoring on my arm.

I still have him here in the house, in a box. I thought I would let
the cats sniff at the box for a while.
Somehow I thought that might make sense to them why he is gone.

I cannot imagine what its going to be like tomorrow without him.

Sherry

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Sherry typed:
Yoda had to be euthanized this afternoon at 4.

The literal definition of euthanasia is "good death." I have to say
this was the best euthanasia
I have ever witnessed.

He was so dreadfully sick. His bad eye had ulcerated again, and this
time was not responding
to the treatment. Over the weekend he had developed a severe URI with
fluid in his lungs.
He was miserable, unable to breath well, and in pain.

The vet first gave him some kind of sedative or pain medication, I am
not sure exactly what it was.
You could actually see the knots of tension around his face start to
smooth. He got really relaxed.
He pushed his head over into the crook of my arm, wrapped a paw around
his face and started
snoring loudly. He just looked so cute, and suddenly so much happier
than he did when we
came in. He didn't even look so old anymore.

After he was good and zonked out, still snoring, the vet finished with
the second set of injections,
which Yoda never felt. He was still snoring on my arm.

I still have him here in the house, in a box. I thought I would let
the cats sniff at the box for a while.
Somehow I thought that might make sense to them why he is gone.

I cannot imagine what its going to be like tomorrow without him.

I am so so sorry.

{{{{{Sherry}}}}}

Yowie